Links to non-PAI resources

Abuse and neglect, restraint and seclusion, complaints

Inside the Bay Area, series on elder abuse - Elder abuse a hidden national epidemic, 12/23/07; Elder Protection Court crucial to halting abuse, 12/24/07; Early involvement critical to curbing elder scams, 12/25/07; State needs to revoke theft license; 12/26/07; Mandatory reporting law protects the vulnerable, 12/27/07; Legislature must place legal curbs on 'rescue' practice, 12/28/2007; Make using undue influence a crime, 12/29/07; Loneliness makes elderly easy prey, 12/30/07; It's time for strong action against elder abuse, 12/31/07.

Contra Costa Times, Theft of Elder Nation: An editorial series - Close legal loopholes on persuasion, 12/15/07; Pass Elder Justice Act, 12/16/07; Pay attention - the vulnerable seniors among us need protection, 12/16/07; Loneliness turns elderly into prey, 12/16/07; Time for action, funds, 12/17/07; Editorial response: State must help with elder care, 12/22/07.

Center of Excellence in Elder Abuse and Neglect at the UC Irvine School of Medicine. Provides medical, forensic, and victim services to abused and neglected seniors. Source of best practice information, multidisciplinary training, research, relevant policy issues.

Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information - www.stevegoldada.com - information on housing, medical assistance/medicaid, nursing homes, education, miscellaneous ADA information

Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center. Represents victims and family members of victims of nursing home neglect and elder abuse. Call toll free 1-877-270-4700 to speak with an attorney about suspected elder abuse or neglect.

Volunteer Dentists - Volunteer dentists restore smiles for abuse vitcims